The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a Non Cooperative Directive (NCD) concerning actor Ranveer Singh, which has sparked a debate within the film industry. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta was among the first to react, questioning the rationale behind banning an actor, which he argues jeopardizes the livelihoods of numerous crew members involved in film production. In response, FWICE's General Secretary, Ashok Dubey, defended the federation's stance, stating that they have always supported filmmakers, referencing their assistance to Gupta during challenges faced while shooting his film, Mumbai Saga. Dubey clarified that the NCD does not constitute a ban on Singh but rather allows federation members the discretion to decide whether to work with him. He expressed concern that continuing this trend could lead to significant losses for filmmakers and producers. Gupta had previously expressed his concerns on social media, emphasizing the impact of such decisions on the livelihoods of the workforce in the film industry.